Headlines- The United Nations warns that 800,000 people in Yemen have lost access to life-saving food aid due to the conflict's escalation, and hospitals are overcrowded with injured combatants.
- Since October 1, 20 attacks in the Strait of Hormuz have been reported, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations. Two of these incidents were reported on Wednesday.
- Iran was accused by a U.S. official of lying about a cargo ship that sank on Wednesday and of attacking it, most likely with a missile.
- A cargo ship struck a naval mine on Wednesday while trying to cross the Strait of Hormuz via "an unauthorized and hazardous route," according to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy.
- Protests against the government in the capital of Albania Tirana turned violent on Wednesday, leaving several official buildings severely damaged and at least one on fire.
- After the arrest of a Japanese journalist on suspicion of espionage by Russia's FSB security agency, Japan's Foreign Ministry summoned in Russia's ambassador on Wednesday.
Tag: Coronavirus
Coronavirus Escape
Nervous for their safety amidst the pandemic, a couple left their home and moved to a isolated, private bunker
COVID-19:Israel New Lockdown
Israel starts a three-week national lockdown Friday after the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 reached a new high of almost five thousand per day. Several hospitals report that they have no room for new coronavirus cases
COVID-19: Pakistan Children for Special Needs
The closure of schools due to coronavirus pandemic has been a test for children with mental and physical disabilities and their families, all over the world. The daily routine has changed dramatically, affected their learning process and put pressure on parents
COVID-19: Turkey ‘Downplays’ True Infection Rate
Doctors and local politicians in Turkey are voicing concern that the government is downplaying the scale of the resurgent coronavirus outbreak. The latest official figures suggest there are around 1,700 new infections and around 60 deaths every day across the country – but doctors say the numbers don’t add up
COVID-19:Nigeria Tariff Protests
Nigerians are protesting a hike in electricity and fuel costs in the middle of the economic hardships from the COVID-19 pandemic. But authorities maintain the new rates are in the best interests of Nigerians
Alpacas Help Entertain People During Pandemic
The pandemic is making people think of unique entertainment ideas – especially those who know how difficult it is to keep children busy during quarantine. Virginia resident Andrea Diaz, who grew up in Peru, came up with an unusual way to keep everyone entertained
Reporter Returns to Kenya and a...
Kenya-based reporter Ruud Elmendorp spent almost six months in Tanzania because of travel restrictions imposed by the coronavirus. But he finally made it home after the skies between Tanzania and Kenya reopened. He is happy to be reunited with his girlfriend but he found another Kenya than the country he left in March
Drive-in Theaters Make a Comeback During...
Drive-in theaters were once a big part of American car culture in the mid-’60s. But air-conditioned theaters eventually put most of them out of business. But these days, with movie theaters shut down because of the coronavirus, drive-in theaters are experiencing something of a renaissance
Moving New York Companies Turning People...
In New York City, moving companies are having to turn people away. The number of empty apartments for rent has soared to over 65,000 units
Lockdown Lessons In Hungary: ‘It’s A...
The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed Hungary’s digital divide, with many children in poorer rural areas receiving little teaching or support during recent months.